IAS 20
Perspectives in International Education (2 Units)
Three hours of lecture per week for eight weeks. Pre-Requisites: Freshman or sophomore standing.
Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. This course will examine developments in the field of international education in light of the acceleration of the globalization of economies and the internationalization of cultural flows since the 1980s. In this context, the course will explore cross-cultural issues, economic trends, gender questions, and political considerations as they impinge upon international education programs. Particular attention will be given to the UC Education Abroad Program as a means of understanding the structure, scope, rationale, and characteristics of contemporary international education programs in the United States and corresponding institutions in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.(Fall, Spring) IAS 45
Survey of World History (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: None
This course focuses on benchmarks of the history of various nations and civilizations. It begins with the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Chinese, but emphasizes world developments since the 15th century. The purpose of the course is to gain a better understanding of the rise and decline of states, empires, and international trading systems. Therefore, political and economic structures and developments as well as military factors will be presented along with the more traditional historical perspectives.(Fall, Spring) IAS 98
Issues in Political Economy and Development (2 Units)
One and one-half hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week Pre-Requisites: Freshman or sophomore standing.
This course is geared towards intended PEIS and Development Studies majors. It consists of a series of guest lectures presenting different issues and perspectives of political economy and development. Topics will be divided into three general sections: 1) theories on political economy and development; 2) historical background on the causes and effects of politics and markets; and 3) case studies on both the international and domestic levels. Peer discussion groups are led by honors students. Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis.(Spring) IAS 102
Scope of Methods of Research in IAS (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: None
Required prerequisite for all students intending to enroll in DS, LAS, PACS, or PEIS H195. Introduction to interdisciplinary research strategies for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data. Course integrates the study of the fundamental theories of social science with the practical techniques of social science research methods.(Fall, Spring) IAS 106
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Economics 1 or equivalent
Students will receive no credit for 106 after taking Economics 100A, 101A, Business Administration 110, Undergraduate Business Administration 101A, or Environmental Economics and Policy 100. This course is designed as a comprehensive overview of intermediate microeconomic theory. It covers a number of topics including consumer and demand theory, firm, production and cost theory, competitive market theory, imperfect competition, welfare economics, choice under uncertainty and information. All analysis conducted in the course relies on graphical and algebraic techniques. Outside readings and discussion sections will demonstrate the applicability of the models covered in class to topics with an international dimension, such as the setting of tariffs, cartel behavior and international trade.(Fall) IAS 107
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Economics 1 or equivalent.
Students will receive no credit for 107 after taking Economics 100B, 101B, Business Administration 111, Undergraduate Business Administration 101BA. This course is designed as a comprehensive overview of intermediate macroeconomic theory focusing on economic growth and international economics. It covers a number of topics including history of economic growth, industrial revolution, post-industrial revolution divergence, flexible-price and sticky-price macroeconomics, and macroeconomic policy. Course is structured for majors in International and Area Studies and other non-economic social science majors.(Spring) IAS C118
Introductory Applied Econometrics (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Statistics 2 or equivalent.
Formulation of a research hypothesis and definition of an empirical strategy. Regression analysis with cross-sectional and time-series data; econometric methods for the analysis of qualitative information; hypothesis testing. The techniques of statistical and econometric analysis are developed through applications to a set of case studies and real data in the fields of environmental, resource, and international development economics. Students learn the use of a statistical software for economic data analysis. Also listed as Environmental Economics and Policy C118.(Fall) IAS 120
Selected Topics (3 Units)
Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-Requisites: Consent of Instructor
Interdisciplinary study of selected topics in international and area studies. Each offering focuses on problems and issues of international concern in greater depth than can be accomplished in a general topic lecture course. Through the use of lectures, discussions, and multimedia presentations, students will explore a variety of perspectives relating to the subject matter of the course. Students will be expected to successfully complete various writing assignments or short projects, and written exams. Instructor and topic vary from term to term. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 140
Special Topics (2 Units)
Three hours of lecture every other week. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor.
A short course designed to provide a vehicle to take advantage of short-term visitors coming to campus who have considerable expertise in areas of interest to international and area studies. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS C145
Multicultural Europe (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-Requisites: None
In this course, we will trace some of the substantive changes and transformations taking place in contemporary Europe in the areas of culture, society, and politics. In particular, we will look at the effects of massive migration flows--due to globalization processes--on the national culture of the core countries and examine the ways in which particular national cultures react to the increasing multiculturization of Europe. The goal of the course is, first of all, to familiarize students with a variety of cultural, social, and political innovations that accompany the formation of multicultural Europe. This involves (1) an examination of the traditional concepts of nationhood and citizenship, and (2) a study of the Europeanization of culture. Also listed as Geography C152, History C176, and Interdisciplinary Studies C145.(Fall, Spring) IAS 150
Advanced Studies in IAS (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor.
Advanced multidisciplinary research in current issues and topics in international and area studies. Seminars will focus on specific geographical areas with appropriate comparative material included. A major research project is required as well as class presentations. Topics change each semester. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 171
Internship in Agroecology & Sustainable Development (4-8 Units)
Twelve to twenty-four hours of internship per week. Pre-Requisites: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Students work in selected internships in non-profit, government agencies, or farmer networks associated with the Brazilian Consortium on Agroecology and Sustainable Development. The purpose of the internship is to gain direct experience in agroecological techniques and methodologies to achieve sustainability in agriculture. Internships are approved in advance by the faculty coordinator with whom each student will be required to meet regularly and plan out complimentary readings and regular written reports. Work commitments will range between 180-360 hours depending upon the number of units undertaken and the length of the term enrolled. Final assessments will be based upon performance in the internship, quality of written reports, and a final assessment by the faculty advisor. Internship is repeatable for up to 16 units. Enrollment is restricted to 10 students per term selected through a special selection process. See instructor for details. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 16 units.(Fall, Spring) IAS 172
Agroecology: A Brazilian Perspective (4-8 Units)
Twelve to twenty-four hours of lecture/discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
This course will be conducted in Brazil at the Universidade de Campinas and Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Students participate in a combination of formal lectures, directed discussions based upon assigned readings, and presentations by subject experts and faculty from the exchange universities. Field site visits to local farms and agroecology centers will complement the classroom lectures and discussions. Final assessments will be based upon performance in multiple special topic assignments connected to the various readings. Students will participate in group discussions and presentations organized around central themes. Final assessment by the faculty instructor will be based upon written performance, quality of presentation of material for discussion, and demonstration of mastery of required reading assignments through quizzes, exams, and oral discussions. Course content will vary from term to term and is repeatable for up to 16 units. Enrollment is restricted to 10 students per term selected through a special selection process. See instructor for details. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 16 units.(Fall, Spring) IAS 175
The Economics of Climate Change (4 Units)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: IAS 106, IAS 107, Economics 1, or equivalent.
The course will start with a brief introduction and evaluation of the scientific aspects behind climate change. Economic models will be developed to analyze the impacts of climate change and provide and critique existing and proposed policy tools. Specific topics studied are impacts on water resources and agriculture, economic evaluation of impacts, optimal control of greenhouse gases, benefit cost analysis, international treaty formation, discounting, uncertainty, irreversibility, and extreme events.(Fall, Spring) IAS 180
Current Issues in IAS (2-3 Units)
Two to three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: None
Section 1 to be graded on a letter-grade basis. Section 2 to be graded on a passed/not passed basis. This course provides an opportunity to study and discuss issues and events having recent international impact and/or interest. The course will present a multidisciplinary perspective on specific subjects with the intent of linking students with the scholars and scholarship involved in understanding and explaining current international issues, events, and crisis. The subjects will vary from semester to semester. Students may enroll in the lecture only for 2 units or may enroll in the lecture and discussion section for 3 units. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 197
Field Studies (1-4 Units)
Individual Meetings. Pre-Requisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Supervised experience relevant to specific aspects of Development Studies in off campus organizations. Regular individual meetings with faculty sponsor and written reports required. Check with the IASTP Office for specific requirements. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 198
Directed Group Study (1-4 Units)
Weekly group meetings. Pre-Requisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Prerequisites: Student initiated group study. Topic changes each semester. Check with the IASTP Office for topics and specific enrollment requirements. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 199
Supervised Independent Study & Research for Undergraduates (1-4 Units)
Individual meetings. Pre-Requisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Must be taken on a passed/not passed basis. Written proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor. Enrollment is restricted by regulations of the College of Letters and Science. Check with the IASTP Office for enrollment information. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 202
Seminar in Portuguese Studies (1 Units)
One hour of seminar per week. Pre-Requisites: None
Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Portuguese immigrants have exerted a strong imprint on the landscape and culture of California and other regions of North America, and the study of this diaspora continues to be a lively topic of scholarly research. Likewise, the rapid transformations of Portugal and Portuguese society as it has emerged from the stultifying effects of decades of dictatorship and integrates into the EU make for compelling research topics. The strong parallels between the Mediterranean-climate landscapes of Portugal and California provide excellent opportunities for comparative studies in environment and human adaptations in environment. This seminar provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of ongoing research on topics in Portuguese studies by Berkeley faculty and graduate students, as well as visiting scholars and fellows. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS C229
Mediterranean-Climate Landscapes (1-3 Units)
One to three hours of lecture/seminar/studio per week. Pre-Requisites: None
Comparative study of environmental conditions and human responses thereto in California and other Mediterranean-climate regions, with intensive treatment of a topic in environmental sciences, policy, planning, management, and/or landscape architecture, with application to California, Portugal, or other Mediterranean-climate regions. Students collect and analyze relevant data, synthesize, and complete technical reports, plans, and/or designs. Also listed as Landscape Architecture C229.(Fall, Spring) IAS 230
Cross-Listed Topics (1-4 Units)
Variable. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
This course is designed to accommodate cross-listed courses offered through other departments, when the content of the courses is applicable to the graduate program in International and Area Studies. Content varies from course to course. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 240
Special Topics (2 Units)
Three hours of lecture per week for eight weeks. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
A short course designed to provide a vehicle to take advantage of short-term visitors coming to campus who have considerable expertise in areas of interest to International and Area Studies graduate students. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 250
Graduate Studies in International and Area Studies (4 Units)
Three hours of seminar per week. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
Graduate multidisciplinary research in current issues and topics of international and area studies. Seminars will focus on specific geographical areas with appropriate comparative material included. A major research project is required as well as class presentations. Topics change each semester. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 271
Internship in Agroecology and Sustainable Development (4-8 Units)
Twelve to twenty-four hours of internship per week. Pre-Requisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Students work in selected internships in non-profit, government agencies, or farmer networks associated with the Brazilian Consortium on Agroecology and Sustainable Development. The purpose of the internship is to gain direct experience in agroecological techniques and methodologies to achieve sustainability in agriculture. Internships are approved in advance by the faculty coordinator with whom each student will be required to meet regularly and plan out complementary readings and regular written reports. Work commitments will range between 180-360 hours depending upon the number of units undertaken and the length of the term enrolled. Final assessments will be based upon performance in the internship, quality of written reports and a final assessment by the faculty advisor. Internship is repeatable for up to 16 units. Enrollment is restricted to 10 students per term selected through a special selection process. See instructor for details. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 16 units.(Fall, Spring) IAS 272
Agroecology: A Brazilian Perspective (4-8 Units)
Twelve to twenty-four hours of lecture/discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
This course will be conducted in Brazil at the Universidade de Campinas and Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Students participate in a combination of formal lectures, directed discussions based upon assigned readings, and presentations by subject experts and faculty from the exchange universities. Field site visits to local farms and agroecology centers will complement the classroom lectures and discussions. Final assessments will be based upon performance in multiple special topic assignments connected to the various readings. Students will participate in group discussions and presentations organized around central themes. Final assessment by the faculty instructor will be based upon written performance, quality of presentation of material for discussion, and demonstration of mastery of required reading assignments through quizzes, exams, and oral discussions. Course content will vary from term to term and is repeatable for up to 16 units. Enrollment is restricted to 10 students per term selected through a special selection process. See instructor for details. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 16 units.(Fall, Spring) IAS 292
Directed Advanced Research. (2-4 Units)
Individual meetings. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
This course is intended to provide supervision in preparation of a major research paper on international and area studies topics. The topic should be agreed upon in advance by both the student and faculty sponsor and generally will be topics not covered in other existing course work. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 298
Directed Group Study (1-4 Units)
Weekly group meetings. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Group conferences intended to provide supervision in directed readings and research in subject matter not covered by available seminar offerings. Course may be repeated for credit.(Fall, Spring) IAS 299
Directed Reading (1-4 Units)
Individual meetings. Pre-Requisites: Consent of instructor
Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Individual conferences intended to provide directed reading in subject matter not covered by available seminar offerings.(Fall, Spring) IAS 301
Professional Training: Teaching in IAS (2 Units)
Two hours of lecture per week. Pre-Requisites: Appointment as a graduate student instructor in one of the International and Area Studies Teaching Program.
Required for graduate student instructors in International Area Studies major programs for the first time, and is strongly recommended for all IASTP GSIs. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This course is intended to prepare students from the various social science disciplines to be instructors in interdisciplinary/multi-departmental courses. It will serve as a forum to discuss problems and create innovative solutions to these problems. Focusing on course construction and operation, specialists from various disciplines will discuss strategies for moving outside of their areas of specialization and into broader areas of international and area studies. Graduate students will be provided training in building their own interdisciplinary courses from the ground up. Organizing syllabi, preparing lectures, devising written assignments, leading discussion sections, constructing evaluative mechanisms and grading them, will all be covered over the course of the semester. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.(Fall, Spring) IAS 310
Workshop on IAS for K-12 and Community College Teachers (2 Units)
One hour of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Pre-Requisites: None
Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. An intensive 30-hour institute for elementary, secondary, and community college faculty on topics relating to international and area studies. Lectures on current research and pedagogical topics, teaching materials and resources, discussions, and group work on teaching and research interests. Participants will be expected to complete group projects appropriate to teaching responsibilities. Level and quality of participation will be the basis of evaluation. Course may be repeated for credit as topic varies.(Fall, Spring)
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